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Psalms 55:11

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 55:11 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Wickedness is in the midst thereof: Oppression and guile depart not from its streets.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Wickedness is in the midst thereof: Oppression and guile depart not from its streets.
Psalms 55:11 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 55

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
8I would haste me to a shelter From the stormy wind and tempest.
9Destroy, O Lord, [and] divide their tongue; For I have seen violence and strife in the city.
10Day and night they go about it upon the walls thereof: Iniquity also and mischief are in the midst of it.
11Wickedness is in the midst thereof: Oppression and guile depart not from its streets.
12For it was not an enemy that reproached me; Then I could have borne it: Neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me; Then I would have hid myself from him:
13But it was thou, a man mine equal, My companion, and my familiar friend.
14We took sweet counsel together; We walked in the house of God with the throng.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Thou broughtest us into the net, etc.] That is, suffered them to be taken in the net of wicked men, which they laid and spread for them; whereby they were drawn either into bad principles or bad practices, or into ruinous circumstances; though the Lord does not leave his own people there, but breaks the net or snare, sooner or later, and they escape; (see <190915>”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Wickedness--literally, "Mischief," evils resulting from others (Psa 5:9; Psa 52:2, Psa 52:7). streets--or literally, "wide places," markets, courts of justice, and any public place.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Wickedness is in the midst thereof - That is, the wickedness connected with rebellion and revolt. Deceit and guile depart not from her streets - They are everywhere. They are found in every street and alley. They pervade all classes of the people. The word rendered “deceit” means rather “oppression.” This was connected with “guile,” or with “deceit.” That is, wrong would be everywhere committed, and the perpetration of those wrongs would be connected with false representations, and false pretences - a state of things that might be expected in the unnatural rebellion under Absalom. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Streets - The places of buying and selling, and of public commerce. Psalms 55:12”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Wickedness: Eze 22:1-12; Act 7:51, Act 7:52 deceit: Psa 109:2, Psa 109:3; Isa 59:7; Jer 5:26, Jer 5:27, Jer 9:3-5; Mat 26:4 Psalms 55:12”
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